Recipes for Popular Dishes Enjoyed by High and Low in the 18th Century Virginia backcountry

What follows is a selection of videos on authentic recipes for foods common in colonial and revolutionary Virginia. Presented by Jon Townsend, the videos include not only the ingredients and methods of preparation but also historical commentary to help you understand how they fit into the cultural history of 18th century Virginia. They provide you with the keys to eating like someone from the 18th century Virginia backcountry.

Special thanks to Townsends for permission to post their videos on 18th century cooking.